The spectacularly lit and decorated Christmas tree at Villa Zorayda during Nights of Lights

Nights of Lights Events

In addition to viewing all the lights, find out what else is happening this season.

Here, you can find all of the Nights of Lights events — all of the gatherings that celebrate the lights, Christmas, Hannukah, and New Year's Eve. The list includes events as local as the holiday markets and as vast as the New Year's Eve fireworks over the Atlantic.  

The Nights of Lights events are focused on the winter holidays after Thanksgiving, and all we do to celebrate them, including viewing the Nutcracker Ballet, the Regatta of Lights, and dining out on New Year's Eve. Nights of Lights always starts on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and continues through January 31 of the following year (or the Sunday just before that). December, in particular, is full of events to celebrate the season.

See our "All Events" list to discover the events that reach beyond the lights such as theater performances, art exhibits, improv shows, live music, car shows, and road races. 

The cover photo is of Villa Zorayda during their holiday events.

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Live music being played under the gazebo
Saturday
Nov 15

Light-Up! Night

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Nights of Lights begins with music and the ceremonial flip of the switch.

Saturday
Nov 15

Schooner Freedom Nights of Lights

Nov. 15, 2025 to January 11, 2026 | 4:15 - 6:15 p.m.

See the spectacular Nights of Lights from the water aboard the tall ship Schooner Freedom.

The tiny tug, a 26-foot six-passenger vessel, decorated for Nights of Lights
Saturday
Nov 15

Tiny Tug Nights of Lights Tours

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Times Vary

Cruise around the harbor and view the lights, aboard a six-passenger tiny tug.

A three-row electric vehicle with passengers, driven by a Grinch for a holiday tour
Saturday
Nov 15

Nights of Lights GRINCHmas Ride

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Ride with the Grinch in downtown St. Augustine during the holiday season.

The Grinch in a pink getway cart, chased by Barbies in a police car
Saturday
Nov 15

How the Grinch Stole Pinkmas

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.

It's a tour and a holiday adventure when the Grinch steals the golf cart.

A Pink Culture golf cart
Saturday
Nov 15

Merry Pinkmas

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Sparkle as you enjoy the lights in a glamorous pink electric vechicle.

A couple in a white open carriage, parked in front of an historic building
Saturday
Nov 15

Tasting Tours Carriage Ride with Wine

Saturday, Nov. 27, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

View the holiday lights from an open horse-drawn carriage with wine.

A photo of a cruising tiki in front of St. Augustine's bayfront during Nights of Lights
Saturday
Nov 15

Cruisin' Tikis: Nights of Lights Tour

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 6:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Get a taste of island life as you view the Nights of Lights from the water.

An "elf" driver ready for Nights of Lights tour passengers in St. Augustine
Saturday
Nov 15

Panda Tours Nights of Lights Tours

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | Hourly, 7:00 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Take an intimate 45-minute golf cart tour for Nights of Lights.

The plaza in st. Augustine, lit for Nights of Lights, at dusk under a pink sky
Sunday
Nov 16

St. Augustine Experiences Walking Tour

Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025 to Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Take an informative history walk, during the early hours of Nights of Lights.

Editor's Note: We encourage you to verify event times and details with the organizers, as they may change.